Public urged to report arsonists after string of deliberate fires in Doncaster

By Darren Burke
Published 5th Dec 2023, 13:32 BST
Updated 5th Dec 2023, 13:33 BST
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Members of the public are being urged to report arsonists responsible for a string of fires in a Doncaster village.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service chiefs say they have dealt with a number of recent serious and deliberate blazes in Woodlands – and are appealing for anyone with information about the incidents to come forward.

Several of the incidents have involved wheelie bins being set ablaze, a force spokesman said.

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The spokesman added: “We've attended several deliberate fires in Woodlands recently.

Fire crews have attended a number of recent arson attacks in Doncaster.Fire crews have attended a number of recent arson attacks in Doncaster.
Fire crews have attended a number of recent arson attacks in Doncaster.

“Arson is a crime which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.”

You can report anyone starting fires in your area anonymously to Firestoppers- 0800 169 5558.

The SYFR spokesman added: “Many of the fires involve wheelie bins, so we strongly encourage residents - wherever you live - to only put your bins out on the day of collection and bring them in as soon as possible afterwards.”